Moving files between a Mac and an Android device has always been a real pain. Android uses MTP (media transfer protocol) to connect and share files with a desktop, and while this is supported natively in Windows, it isn’t on OS X (or the forthcoming macOS).

In our ultra mobile and wireless world, it seems somewhat ‘low-tech’ to have to physically connect your Android device to a PC in order to transfer files. The good news: there are many ways to transfer files wirelessly, and you can do it whether your Android and PC are connected to the same WI-FI network or not. Internet explorer 8 for mac os x download. This post will discuss SIX different methods that you can use to access or transfer your files, including very large files, remotely (and wirelessly) from your Android device to a PC or another Android, and the apps you need to use to do so. Rest assured that the FREE app selections that we showcase in this article are NOT handicapped in some of the usual ways we’ve seen for free apps in this space. We have chosen apps that (a) do not restrict the size of the transferred files to an unnaturally small small size; (b) the apps showcased will allow file transfer in batch, and (c) they all have been verified as being able to access files on the external SD card on your Android.

Six ways, as follows: • Synchronize or access folders using torrent technology, without uploading to a server • Access your PC via WiFi with SMB Server • Connect two devices directly without a WIFI network • Connect through the browser via shared WIFI • Use free cloud storage services to transfer your files (such as Dropbox or Skydrive) • Set up a shared folder on Windows that you can access from your Android Apps mentioned in this article Here’s a list of apps mentioned in this article. We liked some of the apps so much that we would like to grant several our highest ‘Freewaregenius Pick’ accolade (left column below).

These apps deserve our highest 'FreewareGenius Pick' accolade. They are must haves, free and ad free! ' These following apps are also mentioned (and are excellent). Most are ad supported: 1. Connect or synchronize folders and PC folders using Torrent technology (without uploading to a server) Recommended App: This is a beautiful app that can synchronize any folder on your Android with a folder on your PC. It can be set to automatically sync (or not). By default it only syncs when your Android is connected to WIFI, but you can allow data connection syncing as well.

It requires the BitTorrent Sync client running on your PC (or Mac/Linux) as well as the BitTorrent Sync app on Android. It does not require that your devices be connected to the same WIFI network, though. Unlike cloud services like Dropbox, your files are not uploaded to any third party server, making it ideal for those of us who like simplicity (and those who are security conscious). Requires a WIFI connection: Yes Requires that both Android and PC be connected to THE SAME WIFI? No.The two devices can be in completely different places. Desktop client required on your PC: The BitTorrent Sync client has to be running on your PC (or Mac/Linux/NAS). Will upload your files on a third party server: No.

It uses Torrent infrastructure to sync peer-to-peer without uploading to a server.' Transfer To/From: Android to PC; PC to Android. One and Two way older sync supported. Android to Android also possible for individual files if both Android devices are running the app.' Can access files on an external SD card: Yes Other app options: None that use Torrent technology. Access your PC via WiFi with SMB server Recommended App: With SMB server you can access any PC that is connected to WIFI, assuming you have a username and password.